Solar Newsletter | One More Time, With Feeling: GE’s Latest Approach to Energy Storage

Jay Owen December 23, 2019SRI/ESG News, Greentech, Latest Headlines

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Julian Spector | 12.12.19

One More Time, With Feeling: GE’s Latest Approach to Energy Storage

After a long evolution, GE now sees integrating batteries with renewables or gas turbines as its best place to add value.

David Linden and Peter Osbaldstone | 12.16.19

The State of Power Market Evolution in Europe

The electricity sector has been a cornerstone of the energy transition. But with the pace of change increasing, are power markets helping or hindering?

John Parnell | 12.16.19

Another Big Solar Deal for Shell — This One Down Under

Oil supermajor buys 49 percent stake in Australian developer Esco Pacific a month after closing acquisition of C&I supplier ERM Power.

Emma Foehringer Merchant | 12.16.19

With 2 Weeks to Go, Builders Brace for California’s 2020 Home Solar Mandate

An in-depth look at the preparations and lingering controversies around California’s landmark home solar requirement.

John Parnell | 12.13.19

3 Challenges for the UK Energy Sector After Johnson’s Election Victory

With political gridlock broken, the energy sector will grapple with Brexit and the country’s net-zero emissions target.

Jeff St. John | 12.12.19

California Seeks to Shift Major Battery Incentive Toward Fire, Blackout Resiliency

CPUC proposes spending half of total $1.2 billion SGIP budget through 2024 on battery-solar systems for high-fire-risk customers.

John Parnell | 12.12.19

Europe’s Energy Giants Line Up to Endorse Green Deal

The power sector sees huge opportunity, while the proposed “carbon border” raises questions for EU oil and gas imports.

Emma Foehringer Merchant | 12.11.19

Residential Solar Hits New Peak in US With Record Q3 Installations

WoodMac said the quarterly record came amid weakness in the Northeast, traditionally a stronghold for rooftop installers.

Bryan White and Chloe Holden | 12.11.19

Loanpal Now No. 1 in the Booming Solar Loan Market

WoodMac finds that loans now claim a majority of the solar financing market, but third-party ownership isn’t going away anytime soon.

John Parnell | 12.11.19

Moonshot Moment: Europe Announces Green Deal

Among the European Commission’s plans is a carbon border, ensuring companies cannot evade carbon taxes by outsourcing their emissions.

Jeff St. John | 12.11.19

3 Trends That Shaped the Grid Edge in 2019

Spotting opportunity in California’s climate crisis. Shell’s acquisition spree. Google and Amazon inside your home. It was a busy year at the grid edge.

John Parnell | 12.10.19

Analysis: UK Election Shows Politicians Catching Up on Energy and Climate

Something important has changed since the U.K.‘s last election: Renewable energy no longer needs subsidies.

Stephen Lacey | 12.10.19

This Clean Energy Tax Pro Knows All Your Deepest Secrets

This week, a special podcast episode on the secrets behind one of the best tax experts in renewable energy.

Emma Foehringer Merchant | 12.10.19

One Small Step for Sunrun, One Giant Leap for Virtual Power Plants

When solar adds storage, there are grid services to be had.

Jeff St. John | 12.10.19

Arcadia Raises $30M to Expand Community Solar, Home Energy Platform

Macquarie joins Arcadia’s list of investors as the community solar manager gets ready to push into new state markets.

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